Information for patients

Welcome to the patient information pages of the InHealth Pain Management Solutions website. While it is natural to look for methods to take the pain away, usually through medicine, physiotherapy, or even surgery: quite often chronic pain persists beyond the best attempts of these medical professions. The effects of persistent pain on one’s life can be profound and unfortunate. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. An understanding of chronic pain and its impact on our lives combined with some self-directed management techniques can result in a vastly improved quality of life.

The impact of pain

Pain

low back

joint pain

headache

arthritis

neuralgia

anything…

Physical

weak muscles

stiff joints

less fit

increased weight

muscle tension

poor circulation

weak bones

loss of function

Emotional

stress

frustration

anxiety

tension

low mood

snappy

unhappy

passive nature

loss of control

loss of self-worth

Social

less interaction with others

reduced hobbies

reduced work

everything appears like a chore

unable to play with children or pets

isolation

The above model is taken from suggestions made from our patients regarding the impact that chronic pain has on their lives. It is clear to see that what can begin as a ‘pain’ can lead onto physical and emotional deconditioning and eventual social problems. Through pain management you will see that the three columns to the right can be taken away successfully without medical intervention at all: just self-directed techniques. The beauty of this is that, in time, the overall pain will fall too.